Innovative Research Award
Prabuddha Prakash
Rutgers University, United States
| Prabuddha Prakash |
| Affiliation |
Rutgers University |
| Country |
United States |
| Scopus ID |
60561697000 |
| Document |
1 |
| Subject Area |
Economics |
| Event |
International Phenomenological Research Awards |
| ORCID |
0009-0005-0214-2234 |
| Google Scholar |
K5rEKDoAAAAJ |
The Innovative Research Award profile recognizes the academic contributions of Prabuddha Prakash, an economist whose work spans health economics, energy economics, international trade, and applied microeconomics. His research combines empirical methods, causal inference approaches, and policy-oriented analysis to investigate public health outcomes, healthcare access, social behavior, energy security, and economic development. His scholarly activities include peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaborations, teaching, policy research, and ongoing contributions to applied economics scholarship.[1][2]
Abstract
Prabuddha Prakash is an economist whose academic work focuses on public health, healthcare access, behavioral outcomes, trade policy, and resource economics. His research integrates quantitative methodologies and applied economic analysis to examine contemporary social and economic challenges. Through scholarly publications, policy briefs, and collaborative projects, he has contributed to evidence-based discussions surrounding health behavior, rare earth element security, healthcare systems, and economic policy design.[3][4]
Keywords
Health Economics, Public Health, Energy Economics, Applied Microeconomics, International Trade, Causal Inference, Healthcare Access, Behavioral Economics, Resource Security, Economic Policy.
Introduction
Prabuddha Prakash serves as Lecturer of Economics at Rutgers University and completed a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His academic background includes graduate studies at the Delhi School of Economics and undergraduate training at the University of Delhi. His work reflects an interdisciplinary perspective that combines economic theory, econometrics, public policy, and applied empirical research.[1]
His scholarly interests encompass health economics, energy economics, international trade, and causal inference methodologies. These themes are reflected across his research portfolio, teaching activities, and policy-oriented analyses addressing contemporary economic and social issues.[2]
Research Profile
The research profile of Prabuddha Prakash demonstrates engagement with empirical economics and public policy. His investigations have explored healthcare accessibility, adolescent behavioral outcomes, social media influences, substance use, healthcare technology adoption, and rare earth element markets. These topics are examined using quantitative methods and policy-relevant analytical frameworks.[3][4]
- Health Economics and healthcare access research.
- Energy economics and resource security analysis.
- International trade and economic policy studies.
- Applied causal inference and econometric applications.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations in public health research.
Research Contributions
Prabuddha Prakash has contributed to research investigating social media behavior, adolescent health outcomes, substance use, healthcare delivery systems, and economic implications of strategic resources. His ongoing work includes studies under review concerning Medicaid expansion, cannabis dispensary access, operational artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare organizations, and healthcare service accessibility among vulnerable populations.[3][5]
- Analysis of social media use and substance use among adolescents.
- Research on body image and weight-control behavior.
- Investigation of Medicaid expansion and healthcare access.
- Studies on healthcare technology and AI adoption.
- Economic assessment of rare earth element security and supply risks.
Publications
Prabuddha Prakash’s publications examine adolescent health behavior, social media effects, substance use, body image, and resource economics. His research applies empirical economic methods to generate policy-relevant evidence across public health and strategic resource domains.
Selected scholarly publications associated with Prabuddha Prakash include peer-reviewed and working-paper contributions addressing health behavior, social media effects, and resource economics.[3][4][5]
- Prakash, P., Beltran-Silva, F., & Teotia, A. Scrolling into Substance Use: Social Media Use Frequency and Substance Use among US High School Students. Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports.
- Prakash, P., & Sims, C. Rare Earth Element Security Premiums. SSRN.
- Prakash, P., Beltran-Silva, F., & Teotia, A. Social Media Use Frequency, Body Image, and Weight-Control Behavior Among US High School Students. Acta Psychologica.
Research Impact
The impact of Prabuddha Prakash’s work derives from its emphasis on public policy relevance, healthcare outcomes, and evidence-based economic analysis. His studies contribute to ongoing scholarly discussions regarding adolescent behavior, healthcare accessibility, organizational innovation, and strategic resource security. The integration of health, economic, and behavioral perspectives broadens the applicability of his findings across multiple academic and policy domains.[3][4][5]
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award recognizes scholars whose research demonstrates originality, interdisciplinary relevance, methodological rigor, and potential societal significance. Prabuddha Prakash’s portfolio aligns with these principles through contributions spanning health economics, behavioral research, healthcare systems analysis, and energy-related policy studies. His combination of academic scholarship, teaching, policy engagement, and collaborative research reflects qualities commonly associated with emerging research leadership within economics and related disciplines.[1][5]
Conclusion
Prabuddha Prakash represents an emerging scholar in economics whose work addresses contemporary challenges in health, public policy, and resource economics. Through teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he contributes to the advancement of evidence-based economic inquiry. His academic achievements and ongoing projects support recognition within forums that celebrate innovation and scholarly excellence in research.[1][2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Prabuddha Prakash, Author ID 60561697000. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60561697000
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Prabuddha Prakash Scholar Profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K5rEKDoAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Prakash, P., Beltran-Silva, F., & Teotia, A. (2026). Scrolling into Substance Use: Social Media Use Frequency and Substance Use among US High School Students. Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100453
- Prakash, P., & Sims, C. Rare Earth Element Security Premiums. SSRN. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6517099
- Prakash, P., Beltran-Silva, F., & Teotia, A. (2026). Social Media Use Frequency, Body Image, and Weight-Control Behavior Among US High School Students. Acta Psychologica. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107446